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Shawn Francis Peters on Jehovah's Witnesses

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Uploaded by on Dec 18, 2010

Shawn Francis Peters author of "Judging Jehovah's Witnesses" was the introductory speaker at an event at the Robert H. Jackson Center on April 28, 2006 on the seminal case of West Virginia Board of Education v. Barnette. The event included the Prof. John Q. Barrett, Moderator. the Barnette sisters and Bennett Boskey, law clerk to Chief Judge Harlan Stone. Copyright 2010 Robert H. Jackson Center. For further information, see www. roberthjackson.org

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  • @JAKEV25

    Why would you accuse me of such a thing?

    If I am attacked does that make me more virtuous?

    JW publications (and i defend their freedom of speech to do so) have portrayed God's wrath physically killing Catholics, men wearing the Roman collar, etc.  Their sentiments toward other religions are a matter record.

    In the vast numbers of those other religions their would be a few who get violent is perfectly predictable given human nature. It isn't a proof of truth.

  • So the JWs fought so hard for liberties, but among themselves, and within their own religious organization, they are denied these same liberties they fought for and won. The fact remains: the only people who can really and truly enjoy the liberties JWs fought for and won in the courts, are those who are not JWs.

    Think about that.

  • @peaceintruth

    In JW judicial proceeding one is not afforded representation. The judges are also prosecutor and jury, and represent themselves both sides of the case. One is also not allowed to have or make a record which can be used in an appeal process.

  • Ironically, JWs dont allow the same liberties to their members which they fought so hard to secure as right and just. Members are not even allowed the benefit of such a voice when they precieve injustice or wish to exercise their God given consciences. Instead they are cruely silenced and are subjected to sanctions which deny them some of humanities basic civil liberties. The leadership of the JWs could learn much from the fine example, incite and humility displayed by the U.S. court Justices.

  • Excellent and very informative video, thanks for uploading.

  • It's crazy how people would do things like burn down Kingdom Halls & stuff. It's not because they have any strong logical reasons to hate Jehovah's Witnesses. They use the same amout of brains as those who were predjudiced against black people. 'We hate them because our mamas & papas taught us to!! Just . . . . because!!'

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